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Level 2A/an versus theNo articleThe for unique or specific thingsA, an and someIn Nouns and QuantifiersCountable and uncountable nounsIn Nouns and Quantifiers

Learning path

In the order the concepts build on each other.

  1. A/an versus theLockedUse a/an when something is new or one of many; use the when the listener knows exactly which one you mean.Opens after: A, an and some
  2. The for unique or specific thingsLockedUse the for things that are one of a kind (the sun, the internet) or made specific by context (the book you lent me).Opens after: A/an versus the
  3. No articleLockedPlural and uncountable nouns take no article when we talk about things in general - "Cats sleep a lot", "Water is essential".Opens after: The for unique or specific things, Countable and uncountable nouns

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